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TSSuGdEVGry Thursday Evening.
LOCAL ToPICs-PENN,D AED sCIssORED.

The Mansfield correspondent of the Willlmantic Chronicle writes thus: Messrs. Atwood Brothers lost some poultry by a fox getting into their hen house and were on the alert. Hearing the baying of q hound, one of the boys grasped a gun and awaited developments. Soon the hound made his appearance closely followed by a fox who was putting in his best licks. The hound was completely fagged out and see ing friends he claimed protection and dropped to the ground trusting to provi- dence. The fox took small circle around the prostrate hound three times, probably to give him a rest, when Martin Atwood fired at him and drove him of. It is alto | gether probable that had it not been for Mr. Atwood some one would have been minus the makings of good coon dog. l The occasion of the dedication of Monson's new academy building on Wed. nesday was of added interest because of its being made the occasion of alumni re- union. The exercises began with the bac- calaureate sermon on Sunday evening by Rev. Dr. Samuel I. Curtis of Chicago, Monday evening the annual trustee meet ing was held, Tuesday evening came the graduating exercises, Wednesday the ded- ication with an oration on The Christian Academy, by Rev. pr. Samuel I. Curtis, and a historical address by lRev. James Tufts, former principal, printed on page of this paper. Rev. George F. Prentis of Bridgeport read a poem, and the day was filled with exercises interesting to ev- cry friend or former pupil of the academy, which seems to have acquired vigor in its old age from the advantage it got because of sympathy excited by its misfortune.
 The Sunday school of the Monson M. D. church picnicked at Evergreen park last Friday.
 The Monson national bank pays divi- dend of 4 per cent. July 1st.
 Rockville Journal : One of our prom inent citizens visited the County House, Holland, one day last week, m the interest of the Rockville Bible society He pre- sented the house with two large aud hand. some Bibles and two testaments He found the new landlord, A. Lakin Kurau. a gen. ial man, of sound Christian principles, and who has made many decided Improvements, although he has hardly yet become settled in his new quarters. MT. Kurau has institut- ed series of religious meetings for Sun day afternoon, which promise to do much good among the prisoners. The prisoners are also forbidnen to swear, etc. MT. Kurau says they are fond of singing, upon which the visiting Rockville citizen proposed to send over some singing books, etc. The Journal is pleased to learn that our county wards have fallen into such faithful hands. The second church has since supplied Cos pei Hymns.
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DITFTERFTELD'S Wood Yard.
 ID South-st., Stafford Springs. Best OR Hard wood always on hand, or cut to any size and de- liveredy in any quantity. Pine KfndIfngs al- ways in stock. An order book may be found at D. Fl. Parson's store.
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EHARN FOR SALE-Half nlle from Stafford Ho- low, 2 miles from Staffotd Springs, miles from lie, and nearly, every other denonlination-mills, stores, banks, good schools etc. 60 acres of best acres of good woodland; good stone fences good buildings; all that are needed ]; well watered two orchards of grafted fruit; keep 1S to2O head of cattle. Am TIMOTHY COLLTNS ! aStafford, March 31, 1887.
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man.-H " Grady, in AtLanta (Ga.) Constitution. .. Ha H
 The trustees of Wesleyan University have virtually discharged President Beach, who refused to resign, though the alumni meeting, 101 to l, voted to ask him to do SO. The trustees then declared the office vacant. He was elected president in 1880, and under his management the college has received large gifts, particularly from his classmate, George l. Seney of New York. He was graduated from this college in 1945, and 1t conferred upon him the degree of ID. ID. in 1872. He is @ years old, and a native of Trumbull, Conn. Wesleyan has had eight presidents since it was es. established, fifty-seven years ago, viz. Wilbur Fisk, ID. D., from 1880 to 1899, when he died Stephen olin, D. D., from 1889 to 1S41, when he resigned on account of ill-health Nathan Bangs, ID. D., from 1S41 to 1842, when Dr. Olin having recovered his health, Dr. Bangs resigned, and Rev. Dr. Olin was again elected and held the position until his death in 1851 Professor Augustus W. Smith was presi- dent from 1852 to 1857, when he resigned, and was succeeded by Rev. Joseph Gum mings, D. D., who held the position eighteen years. Rev. Cyrus Floss, ID. D., was elected president in 1875, and con- tinued in office until 1880, when he was elected bishop of the Methodist church, and was succeeded by Dr. Beach. At the trustees meeting also a resolution was adopted favoring change of the name of this institution from Wesleyan university to Middletown college, or some other name which should not convey the idea that it is simply educating young men for the min istry. 
 "The most difficult shot to make in the world is at glass ball, which dances up and down on a spray of water" said the keeper of shooting gallery to New York Mail reporter. 'Its movements are 80 sudden and unexpected that it takes the quickest eye to follow them. The most expert shots miss it repeatedly. intro duced it on the Bowery few weeks ago, and 1t has proved wonderful attraction. A man must shoot without the least hesi- tancy to break one of those dancing balls It is the best practice for rapid shooting in the world. If one stops to take care- ful aim, he will almost certainly make miss. Raise the rifle quickly and pull the ttriggeF the second the sight covers the ball. That is the only way. Swinging objects have a uniform motion, which renders them easy to hit,but the cratic manner in which the glass ball pops up and down precludes the possibility of calculating"
 A young Aberdonian, bashful, but des-
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My dear, have been trying to think of something lovely to give you for birth day present." said fond wife to her de- voted husband. "You know there are SO many things that it is hard to select, SO I have made out a little list. Just glance over it and cross off anything you don't want and add any thing nice which has not occurred to me-" This was the list "A canary bird, a willow rocker, a King Charles spaniel, carpet sweeper, subscription for Harper's Bazaar, n plush covered per fume satchel, a box of monogram society stationery and Turkish rug for our bed room." The wretch read it over and re- turned it with the following additions "A new hustle, pair of earrings and a lady's work-basket.
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F N. CRANE, Manufacturer of and A sdealer in Harnesses, Robes, Bells, Fancy Lap Robes, Whips, Trunks, Fancy Mats. etc. sss
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A young Aberdonian, bashful, but des- perately in love, finding that no notice was taken of his visit to the house of his sweetheart, summoned up sufficient cour- age enough to address the fair one thus: "Jean, I was here on Monday night" "Ay, ye were that" replied she.
 "An' was here on Tuesday night ?" "So ye were"
 "An' was here on Wednesday" con- tinued the ardent youth.
 "Ay, an ye were here on Thursday night, an a."
 "An' was here last night"
 "Weel," she says, "what if ye were 2' "An' am here tonight again."
 "An' what about it, even if ye cam every night"
 "What about it, did ye say2 Did ye no begin to smell a rat ?"
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JAMES PY1E'a PEAB11NE. This preparation advertised elsewhere, is really an excellent ar- ticle for labor saving in washing. It takes the place of soap, sal-soda and other chemical preparations.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-15
Ex Gov. Sc. John Hpenkn.

New YORK, February 13.-Ex-Gov
st. John, before a temperance meet
ing in Chickering Hall today, de-
livered an address in which occurred
these utterances: 81 have been I'M
anle to say bad things against even a
New York saloon keeper. l can't find
it in my heart to abuse man who is
engaged in a lawful business. can.
not distinguish morally between the
saloon keeper and the law that lets
him sell rum, nor between him and
those who make the Law; between
him and the church deacon who votes
for men who make such law. They
will all be buncEed on the great judg-
ment day. The Almighty won't
bother to try them separately, and
they will all be put 10 the same pun
iahment."
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A COunterfeifer Gagged

INDIANAPOLIS, IND February 49,
Capt. @. r. Ewes, ia charge Of the
Government Secret Service in this
di, trlct, tonight arrested William
Teal, a well Known counterfeiter who
has already served a two terms in the
penitentiAry. Ga the way to tue
Station House, Teal managed to dis
pose of number of counterfeit coins
by throwing them iuthe street. A
search of the room occupied by Teal
resulted in the securing of $3.50 in
counterfeit silver dollara and the cap.
ture of quantity of metal moulds,
dies, etc. Thomas Riggs, an employee
of retail grocer, was also ares ed as
an accomplish, Capt. Ewes bavipg I'M
disputable evidences that he had been
engaged in Showing" the spurious
coin. The prisoners are kept in
separate cells in the hope of obtaining
additional information from one or
perhaps both OF them.
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4 TAR and FHITHERING
PARTY DEFEATED BY THEIR IN.
TENDED VICTIM
And One OF Them Killed-9'Nelll Gets
Four and a Half Years
Murders.

WHEELING, W. Va, February 49,
The community of Timber Ridge, a
small hamlet ten miles fIom Pawpaw,
w. Va, is very much excited over the
killing Of Willard White, OF this city,
by q man named Miller. 1t seems
that Miller, who is desperate charsc.
ter, has been living with a married
woman named Wallsce, who is seps-
rated from her husband. The fact
that Miller has been living with the
woman has created much scandal in
the town, and feeling ran go high that
the people determined TO tar and
feather them. On Saturday night a
party of men, headed by Wallace, the
womsn's husband, started for the
house with this intention. White
was persuaded to join the mob, and
was the first to enter the building
Miller was armed with a shotgun,
which he discharged as the crowd
pressed in. The charge struck White
in the head, killing him instantly.
The crowd fled, panic stricken, allow.
ing Miller to escape, and he is still at
large. White was in the town to at
tend his mothers fun eral.
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Use full and HurtiuI Medicines.

There is certain class Of remedies for
constipation absolutely useless. These are
boluses and potions ma 9 in great part Of
podophyllin. aloes, rhubarb, ganboge, and
other worthless ingredients. The damage
they do to the stomachs Of those who use
them. is incalculabl BILE. They evacuate the
and profusely, and besides, grippe the bow
els: Their effect is to weaken both them
and the stomach Better far to use the
agreeable and salutary aperient, Hostetter' 8
Stomach Bitters, the laxative effect Of which
by convulsive. violent action of the bow
els. On the contrary, II invigorates those
organs, the stomach and the entire system.
As a means of curing and preventing mala-
rial teyers, no medicine can compare with
1t, and it remedies nervous debility. rheu-
matism, kidney and bladder inactivity, and
other inorganic ailments.
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Killed His Partner.

New ORLEANS, La, February 49,
A special to the Times Democrat from
Minden, La, says: LAST evening at
Houghton, in Bossier Parish, Henry
Bodenheimer shot and killed his part
ner, VIM. M. MERCER. MERCER had
beer drinking during the day and had
become involved in several rows with
different persoas, on two or three oc-
casions drawing his pistol. At about
8 o'clock last evening he wet to the
store and commenced cursing Boden-
heimer, and threw his hand behind
him as If to draw his pistol. Boden-
heimer then drew his pistol and fred
four shots at MERCER, who fell dead.
Bodenheimer was arrested,
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CHICAGO, ILL, February ia spe-
cial to the News from Wabash, Ind,
says: This morning Mrs. Henry Dun.
ham, of Kusciusso county, regained
consciousness and told the story Of the
murder of her husband and child.
Her mind is now clear. She says that
Plew, who is in Jail at Warsaw, is the
murderer, and that he alone commit,
ted the horrible crime. This story is
being carefully guarded for fear that
1t will incite the mob that has been
waiting for proof of Plew's guilt to
take summary action. The county jail
at Warsaw is being strongly guarded,
and the Sheriff Gays he will shoot the
first man who enters to take Plew.
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A RACE TO BE ARRANGED
BETWEEN THE YACHTS DAUNT-
LESS AND CORONET.
The BOats TO Start From Sandy
Hook ON March 18th, and
for $4,000 n Side.

NKw YORK, February AR. T
Bush, owner of the Coronet, and Oald.
well Colt, owner of the Dauntless, will
meet some evening this week and ar.
range the details of the ocean race he.
tween their keel schooners for $4,000
side. The understanding now is
that the yachts will start from Sandy
Hook on March 18Th. The New York
Yacht Clubs Regatta G mmittee will
have charge of the start. One of the
thirg' to be agreed upon at the con-
ference is system of signals by which
the yachts may be distinguished at
night by vessels they may meat on
Their curse, and by the judges at the
tiuish, 1t has been proposed that the
Coronet shou d burn bus magnesium
light in such cas- % aud the Dauntless
red onP, and that in crossing he fin
ishing line The Cor net shou d fire one
shot and the d untess two. The
members OF the Royal Cork Yacht
Club have offered their services
in timing the yachts at the finish
and it is likely that they will be re-
quested to station men to watch for
the boats day ard night from the tenth
day after the starr at Reaches Point,
just outside the entrance of Q1eens-
town hsrbor. The crew of each poat
will consist Of twenty-four men. Mr..
Colt may take passage in his yacht,
and will be accompanied by one or two
friends, but Mr.. Bush will not 90 in
his, ard is opposed to having anyone
aboard except the crew. He contends
that passengers would only be in the
way, and the sailing master would feel
that he had more lives ia his hands
and would not be disposed to take the
chances OF spreading sail in rough
weather which he would take if only
the crew were aboarI. The two
yachts are being rapidly put in trim
for the race,
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THE SENSIBLE BREWERS
REFUSE TO COOPERATE WITH
THE STRIKERS,
Not Being Willing to Give Up Their
Good Wages and Bolster a
FOrlOrn Hope.

NEW YORK, February 13.-The
Brewers Union met today. The men,
beers were outspoken against the lead
ers OF District Assembly 49, and said
they could not understand why the
brewers OF all the trades had been or
dered to help bolster a forlorn cause
at the eleventh hour, which 40 had
vsinly ordered them 20 do. Mr.. Her
brandt, the secretary of the National
Brewers Union, expressed the belief
that the str Ike had been wefully mis-
managed from the start, and it was
doomed to disastrous collapse from its
inception. The brewers would not
strike because they were earning good
wager, and would not risk these ad-
vantSges besides breaking their con-
tracts, when the result would only be
adding to the common loss. Resolu-
tions embodyipg these opinions were
adopted, and this action YVES supple
mented by an official determination
that the brewers organization should
withdraw its delegates from District
40, which is practical y secession from
that body.
The bser drivers organization at a
meetinI at the came hall later in the
day took action identical with that of
the Brewers Uaion. Delegations
from all the longshoremen's unions cf
New York, Brooklyn and jersey City
had convention this afternoon. The
men were ia conference four hours,
and they decided not to return to
work save at 20 cents per hour, day
work, and 20 cents per hour Tor over
time. One ship owner was present
and sgreed to Set 125 men at work at
once at 40 and go cents, pending a
permanent &C justment Of prices, but
with the underestimate g that if the
general scale became 35 and 45 csnts,
his work should be then done by the
men at the same rats. This PROPOSE
ton wa, accepted. There was devel-
oped a strong undertone OF feeling
against thts Sc who had led the men
into the late fruitless strike.
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An Italian Killed by his Associates

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Febroary 13.-Dur.
ing a quarrel over cards this afternoon
in a Clark street saloon Daniello Flo
rio, lately from Genoa, slsshed FeIiCe
Raymond over the hand with razor.
An instant later Raymond's compau-
ion, Francesca Trimaric plunged sti-
letto into the heart OF Florio. He
sank to the floor dead, while the other
two hastily made their escape. The
two had been csrousing together since
early morning.
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Murdered In His Rtnre

DRs MONIES, IA, February a.
Early this morning the lifeless body
of Capt. Todd, a commission mer.
chant, was found in his store. There
was some evidence of struggle in the
room, his clothing, watch, overshoes
and hat being scattered about, but no
bruises v ere discovered on his body
except slight abrasion on the nose.
There are strong indications that he
was murdered by some one slipping
up behind him and chlorforming him.
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last week a Portuguese whom Mr..
silva had known IN her native isle
called ON her several times in the alb
ssnce OF her husband. The brCther's
vile viewed these visits with suspi-
cion and taxed her sister-in-law with
inndelity to her husband. Mrs. Silva
protested that she was innocent, and
throughout the evening she bsmoaned
her position, protesting that chs would
rather die than flcs her husbaud end
be held up as false wife. The fact
that chs was with child edded to her
misery. Next day she bought a box
OF Rough on Rats" swallowed its
contents and soon afer died 10 agony,
speaking Of her husband In endearing
terms with her last breath.
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The white River Bridge Completed

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, W., Feb.
ruary l3.-The body of another of the
victims OF the recent railroad disaster
was identified today, that of Peter
Plsis, of Warren, Mass. The trestle
was completed this afternoon, and the
first train, consisting of twenty.three
cars and an engine weighing seventy
tons, went over ii to test it, being fol-
lowed by another train of forty-seven
cars with an engine of ninety tons.
Superintendent Foss says the bridge
is safe in every way and that it stood
the test well.
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An AwfuI Story.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, February 49,
Charles Klcz, Sohlesingerville, Wis,
saloon keeper, loaded two shotguus
this evening and emptied the contents
Of one into his wife's head as she was
kneading bread, killing her instantly.
He then tried to shoe. himself, but
merely blew away one cheek. He
locked the doors, poured kerosene over
the furniture and set the house sblsze.
When the neighbors tried to enter he
reloaded one of the guns and blew out
his brains.
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The West sirginia Deadlock

CHARLESTON, WA, February A.
The eighteenth ballot was cast iD:joint
assembly today for Senator. There
was no break, as was expected. The
vote is as follows: Camden Demo.
craft, So; Edwin Maxwell (Repub.
lican), So; Johnson (DsmocraD, IL;
Barbee (Greenbacker), and Newman
(Democrat), each. Senator Camden
is absent in Washington City, and will
not return before Wednesday.
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A SAD SuICIDE.
Eks Ws.e 60 : Sailor Suicides Bur
ing Her Husbands Absence.

BosToN, February 14.-Mrs. Mary
Silva, who committed suicide last Sat.
urday, was born Of wealthy parents in
the Azores, and about a year ago mar
ried sailor, Portuguese like herself,
with whom she came to live in Bos-
ton. Each was about 20 years OF age.
The wife possessed a graceful, petite
form, handsome face, jet black hair
and merry black eyes, while the hus-
band was q fine, we'll educated fellow.
They made their home in a house
with the husbands brother. Silva's
employment was on a steamer plying
between Boston and Philadelphia, and
his trips lasted eight days each. Early
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-15

Scrofula, Bronchitis and General De.
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Read: Il have used Sc0tt's Emulsion
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isbury, III.
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st. Louis Purses.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, February 13.-The
st. Louis Fair Association announce
that they will hang up $l6,500 in
purses a, their spring meeting, which
opens on June 4th and will continue
ten days. This includes the Granite
Mountain Mining Compsny's stake.
Winners Of this meeting only eligible;
for all ages; $50 each, witn $1,000 add
ed entries to be made at the close of
the races on the sixth day at the Sec
Tetary's Office on the track. There
will alec be several steeplechase races.
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HIS Breast Sawed open, Exposing
the Heart

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, February l4.-The
saw in portable sawmill on the farm
OF L. D. Wright, a wealthy farmer, liv-
ing eight miles from California, Mo-,
flew to pieces Saturday, one part of it
cutting open Mr.. Wright's breast, ex-
posing his heart and killing him in
stantly, and another piece carrying
away part Of the head of Miss
Thompson, a young lady, who had
gone to the mill to call the men to din
ner. She died in two hours.
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the Carmen as Firm as Ever.

BOSTON, MASS, February 14.-The
striking employees of the horse rail-
roads are apparently as firm as at the
iucepti n Of the tie up. On both South
Boston and Cambridge lines cars are
running under police protection. The
stages have been put on the South
Boston route by the s.rikers, and are
well patronized.
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O'NeilI Gets Four Years and Six
Months.

NRw YoRK. February 14.-Ex.Alder
man John O'Neill was sentenced Friday
by Justice Barrett to hard labor in the
State prison for four years and six
months and to pay q foe of $1,000.
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COIgate's Oaehmere BOuOuel

A white, pure, deliciously scented
toilet soap, which never roughens the
most delicate skin. HEEs8
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NoTr--

A Ii persons are warned not TO purebaso
n certificate of stock No, lO2, for fouT
shares In the Masonic Temple Association.
issued to me April q, 1874, as SAID certi6oats
has been lost or mislaid. I have applied ioT
duplicate, = j. II. GOODWIN,